Device Compatibility Checker

If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard

• Browser Check

  

  • Browser:
  • Version:
  • Platform:

  We strongly recommend Blackboard students use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox for Windows or Mac because it is the most compatible with our current Blackboard systems.

• Javascript Check

  

  If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Javascript for your browser.

• Cookies Check

  

  If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Cookies for your browser.

• Popup Window Check

  

  If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Popup Windows for your browser.

• Port 80 Check

  

  This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port. Port 80 is the standard web (http) port.

• Java Check

  • Java:
  • Version(s):

  Java is required to support Blackboard. Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you may try updating your Java Plug-in.

  If more than one version is listed, we recommended you remove the older version(s) to eliminate potential security vulnerabilities, Java Unistall Tool.